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Walking a Thin Line: The Role of Think Tanks in Arab Transitions and Foreign Support

The role of civil society in bringing about change in the Arab world has been widely acknowledged. Today, civil society organisations (CSOs) face the challenge of helping consolidate the process of reform at a time when progress towards democratisation is uncertain. Emerging think tank and policy research initiatives are at the centre of these efforts, […]

Senegal: nearly 800kg of cocaine seized at Dakar port

Senegalese custom forces discovered Sunday 789 kilograms of cocaine in brand new cars shipped from Brazil following similar seizure late last month.   The 789kg were dissimulated in 15 brand new cars put in a consignment. The shipment came from Brazil, authorities told media. Fifteen people, all of them Senegalese, have been arrested in connection […]

Son of Algerian Communication Minister arrested for alleged drug trafficking

Algerian anti-drug security forces have detained the son of government spokesman and communication minister Amar Belhimer, for alleged possession of drugs, Algerie Part reports.   The media, citing security sources who asked not to be named, has not mentioned the name of the son but said that he was arrested two days ago at Oued […]